Senior Infrastructure Protection Analyst
About the job
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 10 years of professional experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense programs.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing legislative guidance, Department of Defense policies, and organizational processes to develop actionable strategy, governance frameworks, and enterprise roadmaps.
- A proven track record supporting installation resilience, infrastructure protection, critical asset protection, adaptive base defense, mission assurance, emergency management, or civil engineering programs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform risk analyses, readiness evaluations, and capability assessments to support senior leadership decision-making.
- Experience authoring executive-level documentation and briefing leadership, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Support execution of the Air Force Directorate of Civil Engineers Strategic Implementation Plan across infrastructure protection, installation resilience, infrastructure hardening, asset protection, and sensor modernization.
- Coordinate across Headquarters Air Force, AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, Combatant Commands, and installation leadership to implement strategic resilience and mission assurance policies.
- Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones, strategic roadmaps, performance metrics, governance artifacts, executive dashboards, and decision-support materials.
- Conduct program and readiness assessments, vulnerability evaluations, trend analyses, and business cases to inform enterprise-level investment, policy, and risk-management decisions.
- Assist in developing policy and guidance for installation cyber readiness, Industrial Control Systems resilience, smart-building sensor technologies, and centralized facility monitoring.
- Support force-development and workforce initiatives by identifying training gaps, developing technical standards, and establishing operational guidance for critical infrastructure repair and recovery.
- Research emerging technologies, industry best practices, and threat-informed design methodologies to drive modernization across installation protection programs.
- Facilitate working groups, governance boards, and strategic planning sessions, producing executive summaries, decision memos, white papers, and General Officer/Senior Executive Service briefings.
- Prior military or civilian service within the United States Air Force or Department of Defense, including Civil Engineer, Security Forces, Cyber, or Operations communities.
- Experience authoring concise, decision-ready executive products such as talking points, decision memos, and bullet background papers for General Officer/Senior Executive Service leadership.
- Familiarity with Industrial Control Systems, Operational Technology, or critical infrastructure cybersecurity frameworks and manual persistence concepts.
- Exposure to smart-building systems, remote facility monitoring, sensor networks, or automated infrastructure management technologies.
- Experience collaborating across Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer directorates, AF/A5/7, AFCEC, AFIMSC, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or Combatant Command stakeholders.
- Familiarity with process improvement, re-engineering methodologies, and modeling and simulation tools.
About the company
Redhorse helps government agencies improve operations using data and technology, applying digital transformation and AI across National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment. Its offerings are advisory and implementation services, delivered through project-based engagements and long-term partnerships rather than physical products. The company differentiates itself through close collaboration with clients, deep sector expertise, and a focus on mission-critical outcomes that require security and regulatory compliance. The goal is to enable safer, more efficient, and data-driven government operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $14M SAF/CDM deal extends IDEA into 2027 and deepens user adoption.
- 2026 awardable status streamlines sales through CDAO Tradewinds and shortens federal buying cycles.
- New SHIELD, OASIS, and GSA vehicles expand pipeline across 2027 through 2035.
What critics are saying
- Defense accounts for 92% of obligated revenue; one recompete loss hits hard.
- Seven incumbents, including a $6.1M CENTCOM BPA, return to market by 2028.
- GAO protests already targeted a Redhorse GSA task order, signaling procurement friction.
What makes Redhorse unique
- Redhorse won SAF/CDM's $14M ISR contract in January 2026, anchored by IDEA.
- Its 2026 Tradewinds awardable IDPaaS and CBM+ offerings accelerate DoD contracting.
- Mannakee Group acquisition adds DevSecOps depth for federal defense and national security work.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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-1%WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2025 - Redhorse Corporation today announced the strategic acquisition of The Mannakee Group, enhancing its position as a premier provider of innovative solutions for the federal defense and national security communities.
Redhorse Corporation has acquired The Mannakee Group to enhance its capabilities in providing innovative solutions for federal defense and national security. The Mannakee Group, based in Kensington, Maryland, is known for its advanced software development and DevSecOps practices. This acquisition will combine Mannakee's expertise with Redhorse's AI/ML capabilities to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions. Mannakee's leadership will continue to drive growth within Redhorse's National Security portfolio.
In a related development, Redhorse announced the promotion of Noah Klemm from chief delivery officer to president, effective immediately.
Redhorse has expanded the leadership team within its national security practice with the appointment of Michael Rauseo as vice president of national security growth and Lance Orr as VP of national security operations.
Matthew Dost, formerly general counsel and director of contracts at Allied Associates International, has been named general counsel and vice president of compliance at Redhorse.